Senior Avionics Engineer - Hybrid & Equity Options

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Medical and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Avionics Engineer in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, to lead the design, integration, testing and certification of avionics for next-generation aircraft. This hybrid role combines on-site work at the Mossel Bay facility with remote work flexibility.

You will mentor junior engineers and drive DO-178C/DO-254 compliance, ARINC standards, and flight control/navigation systems, collaborating with airframe manufacturers and software teams to deliver safe, reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Aeronautical, Computer or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in avionics engineering with system design/integration.
• Experience with ARINC standards, MIL-STD specs, and avionics protocols.
• Proficiency with simulation tools, diagnostics, and embedded software environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and integration of avionics systems (FMS, nav, comms, displays).
• Develop and execute test plans for avionics hardware and software.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and airworthiness standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews and documentation.

Skills

Avionics system design

Leadership / project management

Do-178C / Do-254

ARINC standards

Flight control systems

GPS/INS navigation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Electrical, Aeronautical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Diagnostic equipment

Embedded software environments

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Avionics Engineer in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, to lead the design, integration, testing and certification of avionics for next-generation aircraft. This hybrid role combines on-site work at the Mossel Bay facility with remote work flexibility.

You will mentor junior engineers and drive DO-178C/DO-254 compliance, ARINC standards, and flight control/navigation systems, collaborating with airframe manufacturers and software teams to deliver safe, reliable